Time to hang up the road gear

[ital916]

Hey guys and girls,

Just popping this thread up for a bit of advice.

After much mulling and thinking, I am pretty much set on hanging up my road gear. I am finding with my new work I don;t have much time to ride as well as the fact that I am wanting to ride faster and push myself further which is risky and not responsible to do on the road. I am wanting to get into racing and take my riding purely to the track to hone my riding skills and to start getting into competitive event.

It feels weird watching bikes on the road, instead of a yeah, I want to join them, all I can think of is the next track day or the thought of going faster and faster.

What I wanted to ask is if any of the riders here who do predominantly racing or track days could help explain the sort of budgets they work to and how the racing calendars or track event are spaced and what sort of classes are good entry classes for racing.

I currently have a 2003 gs1200ss, is there anything that I can enter that into? As it is fully paid off and I do love it to bits. Would love to get into road race events!

Heck maybe even one day when I'm 50 I might be good enough to do the isle of man haha!

Anyway, thank you in advance for any advice you have.

It feels like the right things to do at the moment.

[superman]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

[Crasherfromwayback]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

Nothing wrong with that. At least he recognises that and is heading to the track. It's exactly why I went road racing. Before that I was doing in on the street. Fucking lucky to still be here.

[Taz]

My riding needs have changed several times over the last 27 years since I got my learners. Just thought you'd like to know :)

[steve_t]

Plenty of people who basically only ride at the track. Nothing wrong with that

[Ender EnZed]

Get an NXR125.

[short-circuit]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

<iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Eg1o1fO8uug" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[GrayWolf]

Hey guys and girls,
Just popping this thread up for a bit of advice.
After much mulling and thinking, I am pretty much set on hanging up my road gear. I am finding with my new work I don;t have much time to ride as well as the fact that I am wanting to ride faster and push myself further which is risky and not responsible to do on the road. I am wanting to get into racing and take my riding purely to the track to hone my riding skills and to start getting into competitive event.
It feels weird watching bikes on the road, instead of a yeah, I want to join them, all I can think of is the next track day or the thought of going faster and faster.
What I wanted to ask is if any of the riders here who do predominantly racing or track days could help explain the sort of budgets they work to and how the racing calendars or track event are spaced and what sort of classes are good entry classes for racing. I currently have a 2003 gs1200ss, is there anything that I can enter that into? As it is fully paid off and I do love it to bits. Would love to get into road race events!
Heck maybe even one day when I'm 50 I might be good enough to do the isle of man haha!
Anyway, thank you in advance for any advice you have.
It feels like the right things to do at the moment.

Dont 'give up' the riding gear, as well as racing another possible solution would be a sport 250... they can give plenty of thrills without taking performance to the high levels of Litre plus bikes..... I have sometimes enjoyed riding a 250 (loaned), just because they do need pushing along through the gears to get them going, and the light flickablility in corners.

[Virago]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

Its sounds like it's that time of month for you to stay off the road too...

[puddytat]

Aaaahhh Ital916,you have seen the light....you could race in Clubmans on the 12hundy for a start:yes:
Some people are happy to nana about on the road.......some arnt!!

[PrincessBandit]

Mate, good on you for weighing up your options and trying to look at this in a positive and responsible light.

Knowing what you want out of two wheels, and that track days are the best way to achieve this shows a mature attitude (:eek::p ). Onya.

[AllanB]

Stop being a gay bastard and lay off the throttle!


Or trade the 1200 on a nice 675 Trumpy and keep it down on the straights and nail it on the twisties.


Or sell the 1200 and get ya track bike before you become another statistic costing me more rego. :yes:

[superman]

It's exactly why I went road racing. Before that I was doing in on the street.

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.

[R6_kid]

Clubmans.

Why isn't this in the racing section?

You'll need to start by purchasing some white boots so you can follow in Raj's footsteps.

[Griffin]

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.

Dude, you have issues. perhaps you might wanna take a chill pill and re read the posts your villifying... or perhaps your just a natural tosser in which case there is no cure. Twat.

[Crasherfromwayback]

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.

What are you trying to say? Would you like me to tell you how many races I won on street circuits...or race curcuits once I went racing? Or how many dead bodies I've seen in my time of poor people that got it wrong?

Either way...you strike me as someone that's still a bit wet behind the ears to criticise others.

[Winston001]

After much mulling and thinking, I am pretty much set on hanging up my road gear. I am wanting to ride faster and push myself further which is risky and not responsible to do on the road. I am wanting to get into racing and take my riding purely to the track .

10 characters.

You show much wisdom young Grasshopper. :yes:

[DEATH_INC.]

I am wanting to get into racing and take my riding purely to the track to hone my riding skills and to start getting into competitive event.

It feels weird watching bikes on the road, instead of a yeah, I want to join them, all I can think of is the next track day or the thought of going faster and faster.

This will pass with time. Keep ya road gear, it's a good break from trackdays and racing to occasionally go for a tootle on the road, and you'll find after being on the track lots the need for speed on the road will subside a fair bit.

Good on ya for making this decision tho, racing and is a buzz unequaled by pretty much anything I reckon. It will be expensive though once you start to get a bit serious.

[Bassmatt]

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.

Whats your problem, bike wont do 100?
Wanker

[DEATH_INC.]

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.
He was THE man. And we were all cool back then. :yes:

[raftn]

Hey guys and girls,

Just popping this thread up for a bit of advice.

After much mulling and thinking, I am pretty much set on hanging up my road gear. I am finding with my new work I don;t have much time to ride as well as the fact that I am wanting to ride faster and push myself further which is risky and not responsible to do on the road. I am wanting to get into racing and take my riding purely to the track to hone my riding skills and to start getting into competitive event.

It feels weird watching bikes on the road, instead of a yeah, I want to join them, all I can think of is the next track day or the thought of going faster and faster.

What I wanted to ask is if any of the riders here who do predominantly racing or track days could help explain the sort of budgets they work to and how the racing calendars or track event are spaced and what sort of classes are good entry classes for racing.

I currently have a 2003 gs1200ss, is there anything that I can enter that into? As it is fully paid off and I do love it to bits. Would love to get into road race events!

Heck maybe even one day when I'm 50 I might be good enough to do the isle of man haha!

Anyway, thank you in advance for any advice you have.

It feels like the right things to do at the moment.


Good on you for taking it on th track. Dont sell your road gear though, your riding styles may change, and it is possiable to enjoy riding on the road with in the speeed limits.(Or close to them) Bu if our need for speed is uppermost, the track is the place to go.

[Katman]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

Word of advice........

If you want to be a crime fighting superhero, stick to picking on the bad guys.

[scracha]

Basically wot everyone else (apart from Superman but he's obviously still at high school) says. Don't sell your gear. Would 100% not take my roadbike on the track but that's just me. A few grand on a cheap trackbike will give you far more enjoyment. Pro Twin 650 would be a good choice if you get the racing. There's a hellova lot of good people at the track. Be careful...racing gets addictive.



I currently have a 2003 gs1200ss, is there anything that I can enter that into? As it is fully paid off and I do love it to bits. Would love to get into road race events!

Heck maybe even one day when I'm 50 I might be good enough to do the isle of man haha!

Anyway, thank you in advance for any advice you have.

It feels like the right things to do at the moment.

[EJK]

Slow down rossi

[GrayWolf]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:


On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.

You know there was a company in London made a 'killing' in the mid 1980's they delivered a present anonomously to the recipient (generaly unliked co workers/bosses) A lovely presentation box..... it contained;
a pocket pack of Kleenex tissues, rubber glove, and some cotton buds..
called the Tummy Wipe Kit
inside was a card saying..... Someone, Somewhere, knows you're a wanker!@

[blueblade]

Agree with most of the rest on here. After you have clocked up lots of miles on the track - and especially after you have had a few crashes, you will have much less desire (and realise how dumb it is) to push the limits on the road. Crashing is much better done on the track.

[Renegade]

On the street like a cool cunt. Good for you, I bet you thought you were the man.


Seriously?

go polish your L plate pal

[superman]

:laugh:

To clarify some posters misconceptions...

Not on an L plate
Not at high school (though not long since I guess)

Obviously I'm being too harsh on people that wish to race on public roads or that have raced on public roads... or perhaps I'm just trolling... :corn:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwGFalTRHDA

[Crasherfromwayback]

Or just a dork that was trying to be cool.

[EJK]

<img src="http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/memes-lose-in-an-argument-claim-to-be-a-troll.jpg" />

[Hoon]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it.

[sinfull]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it. I agree to dissagree !

I did the same a year or two back set my bike for track only and did track only for a while and enjoyed every second ! I now ride on the road again and am far better for the experience !
But i recomend sticking with the bike ya have, doing track days and a bit of clubmans racing (it aint about winning it's about going as quick as you can and personal bests) when and if the club tells you your going too fast for clubmans, then it's time to look at another bike (if you want to get serious), but with the model ya have i can't see it being a problem and you will still have loads of fun for years without the phenominal costs that come with racing !

And from personal experience, it got the need for speed out of my system and i am now a nanna on the roads :facepalm: (goes and regathers his demerits)

[Mental Trousers]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it.

I agree.

I don't ride on the road anymore, mainly because I'm sick of having to ride in a way that compensates for the possible actions of morons. I found I was riding scared most of the time and when I was having fun things were starting to get dangerously fast.

If I were you I'd probably park up the GS1200 and find a ready to race SV/ER and go F3/Pro Twins racing. Many people make the mistake of going too hard to start with and spending lots of money only to find they give up racing. Start with something cheap for a season or two and make absolutely certain that racing is for you. Then, if you're still into it, sell off the GS1200 and find yourself something serious to race.

[Griffin]

:laugh:

To clarify some posters misconceptions...

Not on an L plate
Not at high school (though not long since I guess)



Seriously??? We've seen your profile pic, your like... 12. Go away and play on club penguin until your grown up enough to understand the forum your posting in.

[superman]

Seriously??? We've seen your profile pic, your like... 12. Go away and play on club penguin until your grown up enough to understand the forum your posting in.

Club what?

The joys of being 19 and looking young... gets old after a few trips to the pub.

[ital916]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Looks like clubmans sv650/er6 is the way to go, now I just have to find that right bike! And save up for all the gear (I finally get to have a reason for wanting to wear a race/track suit haha).

I think I'll join the AMCC next week and go have a yarn to them at their next meeting and introduce myself. :yes:

[Maha]

Showing a lack of self control may not be the best attitude to take to the track first up.
Tai Chi ?

[Brett]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself. :bye:

Did you read his post at all before blurting out that shit?

[Str8 Jacket]

Club what?

The joys of being 19 and looking young... gets old after a few trips to the pub.

Umm, you look young cause YOU ARE young..... OMGWTFBBQ :facepalm:

[puddytat]

I decided to ditch road riding after one to many tickets,& being paranoid for 2 weeks after doing a runner:shit:....thought oh well the tracks the place after doing some trackdays , can get my jollies there & then I'll be happy pootlin' on the road. NOT!!
Just went harder!!
So if youre struggling to slow down on the road, then the track is the place to be:yes:
Lack of self control on the road I think translates nicely into having a ball on the track.You'll have all the self control you need, as you'll be going way fasterer than ever & you'll be nervous as fuck & learning the track.
For a start youll be probably towards the middle to the tail end, & not as fast as you think you are.....just dont dump the clutch first time out!
Its about fun,& not about bragging rights,which so often accompanies fanging with ya mates on the road.

[cold comfort]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Looks like clubmans sv650/er6 is the way to go, now I just have to find that right bike! And save up for all the gear (I finally get to have a reason for wanting to wear a race/track suit haha).

I think I'll join the AMCC next week and go have a yarn to them at their next meeting and introduce myself. :yes:

I have an excellent SV 650 in black for sale on trade-meMint condition, well set up fopr either road or track. Perfect fro the Protwin/F3 starter. Was heading there myself but financial circumstances have changed.http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=404605199.

[Brett]

I am also going to try my hand at track only riding. Sold the GSXR (getting picked up tomorrow) and looking for a 600cc track bike (looking at a 636 today). Don't know how long I will last, already have a strong hankering for a big bang R1. I think that the GSXR is still one of the best bikes I have owned and ridden to date, but got a bit tired of 600cc on the road, and because the bike is in mint condition, got frustrated not being able to go hard on the track for fear of binning. The theory now being, with a track bike I can have fun without fear of destroying my "minta".